#277 • Hamilton, Model 21, WWII era marine chronometer

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $600.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

Hamilton, Model 21, World War II era marine chronometer, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement and 56-hour winding indicator, gimbaled brass tub, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter, date of 1941 to dial, KWKS (a key is included as pictured), spring detent escapement with capped escape wheel, 14J, mono-metallic free-sprung balance with helical Elinvar hairspring, balance with locking attachment (modern tool for raising and lowering attachment is included with lot as pictured), striped pattern nickel damascene, s#2E4347 with corresponding s# to dial. Comes as pictured with an aluminum shipping container. This instrument is listed in the Hamilton factory ledger as having been sold June 22nd, 1944. SHIPPING NOTE: This lot contains heavy and/or fragile item(s). While Jones & Horan can ship this lot to the winner, please factor higher shipping costs into your bid. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, lettering with black color loss; dial nearly flawless in visible portion with few negligible pinpoint spots, some typical perimeter scrape under bezel; excellent hands; tub shows light wear, scattered scratches and areas of finish loss; good glass crystal; aluminum shipping container shows medium wear, scratches to upper portion. Estimate: $700 - $1,000 JH-79883